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By Pamela Silvestri   With the weather feeling more like spring, perhaps you're in the mood for something cool. Regardless of current temps, here's something a Staten Islander can warm up to in the spring. And the winner is Ralph's Famous Italian Ices with 2,440 votes for its six locations: 501 Port Richmond Ave, Port Richmond; 3285 Ric...

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Join us for an evening of staged reading excerpts from two plays written and performed by two talented Italian-American women; Chiara Montalto and Lauren LoGiudice.

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Il 13 Maggio 2013 alle h 16.00 a Villa Pantelleria, Vicolo Pantelleria 10 (angolo Viale Strasburgo) a Palermo, avra' luogo la Conferenza stampa sulla mostra fotografica "Quelli di Bagheria dopo Baaria" diretta da Francesco Fadda che si svolgera' presso The Italian Cultural Fondation at Casa Belvedere di New York dal 20 Maggio al 07 Giugno c.a. Dopo...

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This Italian American singer and stage actor's voice and presence has captivated audiences by singing a repertoire that ranges from Broadway, American standards, and jazz to the soaring notes of high opera. He has been called "The People's Tenor," and has been billed as "the "Prince of High C's" and "the Next Mario Lanza" by singing legend, Tony Be...

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by Pamela Silvestri   Construction is almost complete on Defonte's Sandwich Shop in Stapleton. The family operation, known for its original store in Red Hook established 93 years ago, plans to open Saturday, Dec. 13.   "The first couple of weeks will be a little hectic," predicts co-owner Phil Defonte. But with a staff of seasoned wor...

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By Paul Martinka and Chris Perez An NYPD deputy inspector will be one proud papa this week when he watches all three of his sons graduate from the same Police Academy class. "It feels amazing. I couldn't have planned it any better," said the father, Anthony Favale, 52, a 30-year veteran of the NYPD.   "I let the kids make their own dec...

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The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum invites you to the Magnanini Vineyards Sunday, June 28. Stroll their lush vineyards and enjoy the beautiful contryside of the Hudson Valley region.   Taste their luscious wines and enjoy dining in their Winery Restaurant overlooking the picturesque vineyards. The six course dinner of Northern Italian cuisine...

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But Tina is a survivor. She is able to forgive those who took so much away from her, and her spirit triumphs over adversity. As she grows older, she struggles to keep the harsh realities of World War II and abandonment at a distance through her sense of humor, imagination and determination.   At age 15 fate intervenes again, and to gain pass...

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by Kiawana Rich   Staten Island Arts hosted its annual gala Thursday at the Grand Plaza in Great Kills and honored three Islanders for their contributions to the arts. Among the honorees were Gina Biancardi, founder and president of Casa Belvedere, The Italian Cultural Foundation, Grymes Hill. She received the Service to Staten Island Arts a...

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The Wagner College DaVinci Society will host its 10th annual scholarship and awards dinner on Wednesday, September 18, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield. Seven people will be honored, and the event is chaired by Eleanor Conforti. Tickets are $150 ($75 tax-deductible). To purchase tickets, or for more information, call Betty Comiskey at 718-420-4...

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